The UK is currently being battered pillar to post by Storm Kathleen.

But that’s only the support act to the main event that is set to bring Glasgow to a standstill for two hours plus on Sunday lunchtime. Flights are getting cancelled and ferries are failing to leave the dock but that hasn’t stopped a large number of Celtic fans from making their way to Parkhead to wave off their heroes ahead of the huge battle at Ibrox tomorrow.

Wind, sleet, snow or storm, football fans are one of a kind and they are always out in force for their teams and that was no different today up and down the country across the grounds and out and about in the east end. The question that people may well be asking themselves is WHY are the Hoops team being waved off the night BEFORE the game? Parkhead to Ibrox isn’t exactly a million miles away but the answer is a simple one. The champions are spending the night together in a comfortable hotel.

Those who gathered at the Celtic Way, led by the Green Brigade, urged the table toppers to triumph ‘By any means necessary’ when John Beaton’s first whistle echoes around Ibrox. The away fan lock out continues for now, meaning 50,000 plus Rangers fans will be making plenty of noise in Govan in an attempt to roar their troops on, but the Hoops faithful have made sure their team have had their send-off and big backing with Rodgers and his players leaving Celtic Park earlier on.

The manager and coaching staff were quick to recognise the significant turnout as punters chanted the name of the boss and several of his star turns – including fit-again fans’ favourite Reo Hatate. Victory tomorrow for either side will see them take control of their own destiny in what has turned into a title race for the ages.

Yes, the UK is currently experiencing the effect of Storm Kathleen at present. But that will be NOTHING compared to what is to come for Rodgers, Philippe Clement and their sides in Govan.

The hours, minutes and seconds continue to tick on by ahead of the hotly anticipated battle and the good news for football fans across the globe and not just those associated to either side is there could be another TWO of these meetings before the summer.

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